Ex-Ranger Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to leave his management role with Feyenoord at the end of the season
The Holland and Barcelona legend has been in charge at the Feyenoord Stadium since May 2015. Gio, as he’s affectionately known, also started and finished his playing career at his hometown club.
During his time at the club he won two KNVB Cups and the Feyenoord’s first Eredivisie in 18 years.
The Dutchman has cited the hunger for a new challenge as his reason for moving on, but he remains focused on the remainder of the season in Rotterdam.
“There is still a lot to fight for this season. We must secure European football through the league or through the cup,” said van Bronckhorst.
“Feyenoord is in my heart”
“I’m looking forward to it. At the same time, I have been thinking a lot about whether I want to stay for one or more years as head coach of Feyenoord after this season.
“That was a very difficult decision, because Feyenoord is in my heart.
“However, in my career I have always followed my feelings and my feeling now says that I should not do that and that’s fine.”
The World Cup Finalist and Champions League winning midfielder-turned-left back played at Rangers for three seasons between 1998-2001. A full Dutch international at the time, he wowed fans with his creative ability and class.
GVB was brought to Rangers by Dick Advocaat and is currently competing against his old boss in the Eredivisie.
He joined Arsenal for a £8.5m fee in June 2001 before moving on to Barcelona two years later. Gio won the Champions League with Barca in 2005/06 and reached the World Cup Final with Holland in 2010.
Van Bronckhorst is fondly remembered at Ibrox, where he won five trophies.
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